D140 Athletes Medal at Special Olympic State Games

Posted June 19, 2018

Six student-athletes from Kirby School District 140 excelled at the Illinois Special Olympic State Games held at Illinois State University on June 15th and 16th. D140 athletes brought home six gold medals, one silver medal, and one bronze medal. Congratulations to our athletes and their coaches!

Lauren Blount - Two Gold Medals - Artistic Gymnastics

Mary Elmore - Two Gold Medals - Rhythmic Gymnastics

CJ Devine - Gold Medal - 50 Meter Race

Blake Lynch - Silver Medal - Softball Throw

JT Morris - Gold Medal - Standing Long Jump

Joy Renje – Bronze Medal – Tennis Ball Throw

District 140 Special Olympic Coordinators are Denise O'Brien and Laura Cler.